CHINESE PAINTING | (COMPENDIUM OF CHINESE PAINTINGS OF THE SOUTHERN SCHOOL). TOKYO: KOBUNSHA, 1935–1937

CHINESE PAINTING

SHINA NANGA TAISEI (COMPENDIUM OF CHINESE PAINTINGS OF THE SOUTHERN SCHOOL), ED. SENRO KAWAI. TOKYO: KOBUNSHA, 1935–1937

14 vols. in 18 (of 16 in 20, lacking vols. 13 and 14), folio (14 vols. 13 1/4 x 8 1/2 in., plus two much larger volumes. Text in Chinese, a multitude of black and white photographic reproductions, some folding. Chinese-style stitched blue cloth wrappers, printed paper labels. 

"Writing in 1974 about her early development as an artist, O'Keeffe acknowledged, 'Along the way I probably looked very carefully at Chinese and Japanese paintings and calligraphy. …' Throughout her life she maintained that the best painting in the world, and her favorite, was Chinese. Her extensive collection of books and catalogues on Chinese art is evidence of her perennial fascination" (The Book Room: Georgia O'Keeffe's Library in Abiquiu, p. 23).

PROVENANCE:

Georgia O’Keeffe, Abiquiu, New Mexico

By descent to the present owner